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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,183, 226,783.86 and 46,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,183, 226,783.86 and 46,009.72 is: 69,017.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,183 : 226,783.86 = 46,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,183/226,783.86 = 46,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,183x = 226,783.86 × 46,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,183x = 10,434,261,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,434,261,899.12/151,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,017.43

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